I think she hits the nail on the head most of the time.
Not only that, but she also is a big supporter of the miitary. She often encourages young men to consider the service rather than assume that all people should go to college as if it were a right.
Dr. Laura encourages personal responsibility. Its that simple. Those who wish to make excuses for certain behaviors or choices tend to dislike her advice.
She pisses off people who buy the addictive psychobabble that relieves us all of personal responsibility.
I agree she does see to HIT the nail on the head, altho she seems to do it with more than a little delight, and I wonder about that. What amazes me are the people who call in and just ask her to abuse them. Sometimes I think she is catering to those who want to be spanked.